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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002410174 · 08/11/2000 · Holnam Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Coal sampler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
Mine experience
8.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holnam Inc
Mine
2200313

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STRIPPING WAX FROM THE FLOOR. HE POURED STRIPPER FROM CONTAINER ONTO FLOOR, BUFFED FLOOR, MOPPED THE RESIDUE. HE STARTED TO FEEL LIGHT HEADED AND DECIDED TO TAKE A BREAK. HE FELT NAUSEOUS, EXPERIENCED DIARRHEA, VOMITING, AND SWEATING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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